Criminal fighters are workscinema, the plot of which is traditionally built on the investigation of criminal or anti-state crimes and is richly filled with action scenes. In contrast to film detectors in action films, not the deductive methods and reflections of the characters, but the actions of the main characters, are highlighted. For the sake of dynamism of the plot, the creators sometimes sacrifice intrigue, simultaneously demonstrating the actions of criminals and detectives.
Ancestors of the genre
Crime fighters as a genre appeared in 1901At the same time with the release of the film by F. Zekk, The Story of a Single Crime, which was a reconstruction of criminal records. The first serials in this genre were the works of V. Zhasse about the detective Nick Carter, L. Feyad ("Fantômas", "Judex" and "New Mission of Judex"). In the 30s. films of this genre were mainly presented by the series about the activities of the “exotic” detectives - the Chinese Charlie Chen, the Japanese Mr. Moto. Both heroes were lucky, optimistic and extremely active. The turn to realism occurred in the 40s. Criminal fighters such as “Call North Side 777”, “House on 92nd Street”, “Boomerang”, “Naked City”, “Murder Anatomy” are coming out of hire, moving away from documentary and more and more attention is paid to dynamism, special effects, staged battles. In the mid-60s, thanks to the new film industry, to fantasy, films of the criminal genre about mythologized defenders, super spies like James Bond and others like him, appeared. The best representatives among the pictures of the genre are "Lucky Number Slevin", "Glorious Boys", "Departed", "Reservoir Dogs", "Cards, money, two trunks", "Leon", "The Godfather".
In the Soviet cinema
Crime fighters adapted todomestic mentality, appeared in the film industry of the USSR after World War II. The material for them was the work of the Soviet police, the work of counterintelligence agencies. Interesting works, even if they lose in terms of special effects, are films of the USSR era: "Duel", "Feat of Scout", "Case No. 306", "Dead Season", t / f "17 Moments of Spring", "Transsiberian Express", t / f "The meeting place can not be changed", "Detective" (released in 1979 film).
Russian crime thriller. Perestroika and post-perestroika times
Russian films, especially uncompromisingly and sharplydepicting the most unsightly aspects of life appear in the period between the epoch of the legendary Soviet cinema and the epoch of modern Russian cinema. At this time, rolled out pictures, transmitting anxiety for the future of the state. Among them are “Accident is the daughter of ment”, “Racket”, “Russian business”, “Voroshilovsky shooter”.
The most accomplished of similar, released inHire in the first decade of the 21st century, is considered "Boomer" - a criminal ballad, a phenomenal film, beloved by many. Some film critics cling to his sublime criminal "shell", although the picture does not in any way romanticize crime. "Boomer" is a very believable movie. This Russian crime thriller is about our Fatherland, life, customs, morality and values.
Cult films and series
«Брат» Алексея Балабанова - русский криминальный action movie, a cult film that perfectly conveys the spirit and mood of that era. It has a minimum of scenery, makeup, almost no special effects. The film is drawn by a professional game of actors and an intriguing plot. Dilogy "Brother" and "Brother 2" - criminal fighters, Russian paintings, which are truly epochal. Fans call them a tool for studying modern national history.
On the same level
На один уровень с данной дилогией киноманы ставят some more Russian criminal action films, such as The Brigade, Gangster Petersburg. The first one is told in a slightly embellished form, what is so remarkable about the 1990s. This is a chronicle of the lives of friends, who thought that everything was subject to them. Opponents of the TV series "Brigade" call it open propaganda of violence, banditry and criminal lifestyle.
"Gangster Petersburg" is considered by manyclassics of the genre and the best post-Soviet film. Its first parts are a real work of art: great actors, dynamic storyline, adjusted dialogues, masterful drama and amazing music.
Currently, the lion's share of the paintings coming outin the rental, constitute criminal fighters. Russia, even at the present stage of development, is not able to completely get rid of the corruption of the police and gangster lawlessness. Therefore, there is enough material for creating pictures of this genre.
An urgent need to show something of their own
In the past 15 years, many interesting andsuccessful pictures and TV series that form a new ideology, patterns of behavior and lifestyle of Russian citizens. These are “The Death of the Empire” (2005), “Cop Wars” (7 seasons), “The Shooting Game” (2004), “Taiga. Survival Course ”(2002),“ Deadly Force ”(2000–2005),“ Sea Patrol ”(2008),“ Kremin ”(2012),“ Streets of Broken Lanterns ”,“ National Security Agent ”(1999),“ Bros ” (2009). All listed TV shows are criminal action movies.
Russian writers and directors are often not inable to compete with Western, and domestic paintings are sometimes "copied" from European or American films. Before the Russian cinema there is an urgent need to express something of their own, which will be clearly perceived by the domestic moviegoer. So there were films "Classic" (1998), "Loner" (2010), "Lion's Share" (2001), "Thin Thing" (1999), "Piranha Hunt" (2006), "Antikiller" (2002), "Lucky" (2006), "Hot News" (2009). These films already had fashionable "bells and whistles" like very original captions, advanced musical accompaniment, sound design and inventive editing transitions. A new era of domestic crime fighters began.
Современный кинематограф России имеет достойные pictures that are a real alternative to foreign film products. In recent decades, wonderful, worthwhile films have appeared, which can be reviewed several times and recommended to others for viewing.
